FEB 2 2 2002
Joseph S. Iandiom
Kirk Teska
Jason D. Shanske
Bruce E. Kamerer
Thomas E. Thompkins, Jr.
Roy J. Coleman
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Intellectual Property Law Attorneys
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Waltham, Massachusetts 02451-1018
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Febraary 8, 2002
Assistant Commissioner of Patents
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Washington, DC 20231
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Serial No.:
Filed:
For:
Examiner:
Group:
Docket No.
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Dear Sir:
Pursuant to 37 CFR 1.56, enclosed are an Information Disclosure Citation in an
Application, Form PTO-A820, and a copy of one reference. Also enclosed is a check in the
amount of $180.00.
This information disclosure statement is being filed in accordance with 37 CFR 1.97(c),
as it is being filed before the mailing date of either a Final Office A ction or a Notice of
Allowance. Accordingly, the applicant submits herewith a check in the amount of $180.00, the
fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.1 7(p) for filing an Information Disclosure Statement under 37 CFR
1.97(c).
If for any reason this Information Disclosure Citation is incomplete, or if at any time it
appears that a Telephone Conference with counsel would help advance prosecution, please
telephone the undersigned or his associates, collect in Waltham, Massachusetts at (781) 890-
5678.
If any payment during prosecution is found to be incorrect, please charge any deficiency
or credit any overpayment to by Deposit Account No. 09-0002. A copy of this letter is enclosed
for used by the Finance Branch in the event that it is necessary to make any charge or credit to
my deposit account.
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Assistant Commissioner of Patents
February 8, 2002
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Kindly acknowledge receipt of the foregoing by returning the enclosed self-addressed
postcard.
Sincerely,
Kirk Teska
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